A pregnant patient nearing her due date expresses anxiety over the labor and delivery process. Which outcome should the nurse select as appropriate for the patient during the delivery process?
A) Patient requests pain medication throughout the labor process.
B) Patient uses breathing techniques to control anxiety and pain during labor.
C) Patient tolerates the use of sanitary napkins to absorb vaginal secretions during labor.
D) Patient refuses complementary and alternative techniques to control pain during labor.
B
Feedback:
An outcome that indicates that the patient has less anxiety during labor and delivery would be the use of breathing techniques to control anxiety and pain during labor. Requesting pain medication, using sanitary napkins, and refusing complementary and alternative pain management techniques are not appropriate outcomes for labor and delivery.
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